Mark Oct. 14 on your calendars for a night of drinks, dancing and of course, some literature. The Oxford American is hosting the inaugural gala to support the ongoing work of the Oxford American magazine.

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and according to recent statistics, childhood allergies and asthma are on the rise. One leading hypothesis that seeks to explain the growing numbers might surprise you: The “hygiene hypothesis” suggests the increase may be a byproduct of being too clean.